Japanese Scopes

"Crystal Flower" is a stained glass, double parlor kaleidoscope sculpture by Yasuko Nakazato. This scope has an 8"L x 1-6/8" in diameter turning, 1/2 dry and 1/2 oil-filled, object cylinder that contains beautiful, handmade lampworked glass. There ar…

"Remote Possibilty" is a limited edition interactive parlor scope by Chikako Ishida. Illumiated internally with color changing LED lights, the veiwer can alter the brightness and color of the imagery, as well as set the lights to "dance" along with..…

This is a fantastic stainless steel kaleidoscope by Tomoo Hosono.  This lovely little scope has a ball bearing turing end with a dry object cell that has polarized glass inside.  This scope has a 45-45-90 mirror system and creates brilliant…

"World in a Tube" is a handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Chikako Ishida. It is a wonderfully simple design in acrylic that comes with an acrylic stand.  There is a visible, tapered, 3-mirror system that captures light refelcted from dichr…